The Difference between a Basque, Bustier, Waspie and a Corset

The Difference between a Basque, Bustier, Waspie and a Corset
Burlesque-passion.com

So whilst discussing my next year birthday celebrations, dressing up was naturally mentioned
My friend’s question was, what’s the difference?!!!
All these feminine items are worn by both men and women in the world of burlesque and provide a sexy feminine, hourglass, appearance of a slimmer waistline and exaggerated bust  & cleavage
Basques will generally use a hook and eye fastenings down the back, similar to the way a bra is fastened.

Basques generally have defined cups with under wiring and will therefore give more support to the bust area whereas corsets simply push the breasts up and together.
Basques are sometimes preferred for comfort as they do not have the same rigid boning as corsets.  When wearing a corset it is advisable to wear it a few days in advance of its first outing to enable the ridged plastic structuring to mould to your shape and for you to get used to the feeling.

Generally a corset has laces at the back to tighten the garment securely and is more restricting, often using someone with skill to tighten it correctly.  The result of these different fastenings is that a corset will make a big difference on the shape of your body whereas a basque creates more of a 'skimming' effect and is less restricting.

Finally, you should expect to pay more for a corset than a basque, mainly due to the fact that basques tend to be less structured and more like lingerie, thinner more delicate materials.  This also means that corsets can last longer if well cared for.
Corset are structured with a strong plastic rod, metal or bone which run the length of the garment sown the torso

Dry cleaning is well advised for corsets
A Bustier is a cropped basque and usually used as lingerie  to cover the breasts

A waspie is a smaller corset or larger suspender belt placed around the torso lower waist and upper hip area without the bra cup section whereby used to bring in the waist and accentuate the bust , either worn with an additional bra or  loose fitting blouse or nipple tassels
When deciding whether to opt for a corset, bustier, waspie or a basque, the key factors will therefore be your
budget,
how long you intend to wear it for
and its function.

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Jess Leanne Norris Miss Pole Dance UK 2011 Champion Master Class & Christmas performances presented by Pole Passion

A massive massive thank you to all involved in the Jess Norris Master Class & Christmas Burlesque and pole party this Saturday 3rd December hosted by Pole Passion in Brighton
The spectacular event celebrating with all the polers and dancers with their friends

Each and every member committed 1000% and special thanks to
Steve Penney for the use of the portable Rpoles ….wow …. Now with lights!! making the party so much more flexible and seamless with movements of the poles on and off the stage

Special Guest Performances by
The amazing Jess Leanne Norris – Miss Pole Dance UK Pro champion (JLN studios) with her jaw dropping Pole Performances and fun personality
Maria singing Welcome to Burlesque, Marilyn Monroe style with the backing dancers Passionettes Natasha, Kay and Paula – and thank you to Mike the Keyboard player
Paula Red Bines – pole performance – Pole Passion Instructor
Anna P – her first ever full pole performance – Pole Passion Instructor
Kay Penney – Ana Dupre doing her version of ‘Dawn ‘til Dusk’ routine with a special thanks to Santa Den for allowing the Vodka to be dribbled down her leg into his mouth!!! – Hope you didn’t get too wet! And that your Grotto experiences will last a life time although we did notice you were distracted and did forget to give out the presents lol

Natalie Farmer – Pole and burlesque style performance
Natalie Watkins, Sam and team with 12 foot long python Mayhem for making it to the celebrations and giving that extra special wow to the evening
Jenni, Carol, Alison, Aimee with impromptu pole performance with special thanks to the Bognor, Crawley, Redhill and Burgess Hill girls all looking amazing
To Chloe, Sue, Ebony, Debbie and the wonderful Donna who, as always was above and beyond
Danny DJ and Karen for the amazing sounds and venue decorations. To the venue Smugglers and Nice N Naughty entertaining us with Naughty and Nice things  to Spinny t bags bringing along her collection of pole jewellery

Stephanie Julanne and Jos for supporting the team with Michael the photographer – more photos coming soon
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Burlesque Instructor training ~ Burlesque Passion November 2011

November 2011 REP’s Accredited Burlesque instructor training for Fitness & Performance
a small selection of videos from the training course ~ Enjoy darlings xx

Gabriela Von Schmitte - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKGKZuhvebM

Travelling all the way from Germany to successfully complete her Burlesque for fitness and dance performance.
Seen here is Martina’s own choreography from the hundreds of moves she has learnt from the two and a half days, already a Pole dance Instructor she is keen now to combine her new moves on and around the pole (as her prop) .

Lady Iza Vamp - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiCS2T5E4l8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

This is Lara’s first performance and first time at choreographing her routine from just two days of learning the burlesque techniques. Lara also made her own bustle and is now keen to do her performance for a live audience
This incredible lady who has no formal dance or fitness training or background in just two and a half days created her own routine shown here from the knowledge and experience of Ana Dupre (AKA) Kay Penney Burlesque Passion Instructor training - www.burlesque-passion.com REP's Accredited burlesque for fitness, Lara is keen to go on and hold burlesque fitness classes to help enhance and promote confidence and build self esteem in women, taking it into the mind spirit and body industry

Georgette Devine - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55IGxJmNWHs
Claire who has a formal dance back ground teaching Dance who is already qualified in ANATD AADA Ballet Tap and modern dance and British Cheerleading Association Level 3, still found the course challenging and yet very rewarding learning the techniques and sexy art of the Burlesque Dance and for fitness and is keen to be introducing these techniques to her dance students soon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHQUATqfSrs
Impromptu small interview video, from three of the November group training to become instructors in Burlesque for fitness and performance

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Visit the website for booking and more information – this is the next fitness dance craze to hit the gyms

Fit Fantastic in collaboration with RIP Fitness, Pole & Burlesque Fitness

RIP Fitness in collaboration with Fit Fantastic with UK & International fitness presenters from Pole Passion & Burlesque Passion presenting REP's Accredited Pole and Burlesque fitness for the first time at Butlins

At Butlins, Bognor Regis, 16th September – 18th September 2011

With hand picked UK and international presenters non stop class action throughout the weekend to include, Zumba, Vibe, Urban funk, HiLo, Pole Dancing for Fitness, Burlesque for Fitness, Beyoncé tribute, Dance it up, Yoga, Power plates, Warrior work out to mention some of the exciting back to back presentations that will be taken place during the weekend.


For more information and bookings contact Pierre On ppozzuto@hotmail.com
and mention Pole Passion
www.polepassion.com


http://www.fitfantastic.co.uk/website2011.swf